Resources for Preparing Children & Families for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
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1 Resources for Preparing & Families for the Sacrament of Reconciliation Following Bishop Marcus s pastoral letter of 24 th September 2016 regarding the various changes to sacramental preparation, members of the Vicariate for Education have been investigating resources for preparing children for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. (In the academic year , children in Year 3 will prepare for and celebrate only the Sacrament of Reconciliation - First Holy Communion will be celebrated the following year for this group of children). One highly recommended resource is: We Prepare for Reconciliation, Twenty Third Publications, from McCrimmons in the UK. /Parent s Book Leader s Book This is a well-designed, colourful and clear programme for Reconciliation. It includes ideas for prayer, scripture quotations and stories about Jesus and the saints. There is a family guide in the centre of the children s book which encourages parents/carers to discuss the key themes with their child, to pray at home and to engage in the life of the parish community. There are five key themes (see below) each of which can be developed in 2/3 sessions: Themes: God Gives You Life God Gives You Love God Gives You Joy God Gives You Peace God Gives You Forgiveness If you use or have used this resource we would be grateful to receive feedback linda.pennington@dioceseofleeds.org.uk Other resources are described and reviewed below: 1
2 Making Things Right, Jeannine Timko Leichner, McCrimmons, A Child s Workbook with the Parent/Catechist Guide at the back, The guide begins with an overview of the sacrament followed by 7 sections: 1. Focuses on helping children recognise our special relationship with God and one another and learn how to live as God wants us to live. 2. Helps children develop an awareness of how we affect the people around us by the things we do (both good and bad) and encourages them to make ripples of love. 3. Focuses on the times we do not love as we should. are led to understand the meaning of sin and its effects on our relationships, and they are introduced to the steps for making things right again. 4. Focuses on repairing our relationship with God, including an emphasis on God s neverending love for us through the story of the Lost Sheep. 5. Helps children to understand our need to be reconciled with our brothers and sisters in God s family when we sin. This section introduces children to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and how to prepare for it. 6. Celebration of the Sacrament 7. Helps children to understand the continuing journey of conversion and highlights the importance of the sacrament of Reconciliation for our whole life. The children s workbook is a record of the main points covered during the session. The workbook uses easy language and simple explanations. The illustrations are simple line drawings which can be coloured in but the quality is not lost if a child does not want to and the points are covered by a selection of activities, including discussions, word searches, missing words, dot to dot and speech bubbles. There are also stories and prayers. One catechist has said: The children are enthusiastic about THEIR books Parents The parent s/catechist s notes provide background information for adults on the same topics as the children s sessions plus discussion and activity ideas. Parents have commented that they find this useful. Catechists The parent/catechist guide provides comprehensive background and organisational detail which makes it ideal for those without teaching experience; also the breath of coverage means sessions can be geared to meet a variety of needs and circumstances. The guide is written with a view to delivering seven minute sessions The clarity of the workbooks means they are suitable for pupils with a variety of special needs without the need for differentiation and could even be used by children with severe learning difficulties with 1-1 support as a record of their involvement in the programme providing 2
3 there had been some activities and resources at an appropriate level available during the sessions. The workbooks are made of good quality materials and are reasonably priced. Some Drawbacks It is an American programme and some aspects do not translate well into a British culture. There is a lot of colouring but some catechists do not push this. General Concerns of Parish Priests & Catechists Some children do not complete the work at home or forget to bring books to sessions Loved & Forgiven, Preparation for Reconciliation, 7.99 The Parents and Catechists Companion, Joan Brown SND, Kevin Mayhew This book is primarily for parents and children to share together as the children prepare for their First Reconciliation. It would complement a parish-based preparation programme. The children s books are attractive with beautiful illustrations and simple activities for families to do together. Structure and Content There are 7 Group and 8 Home sessions for Reconciliation Preparation. The sessions begin with the children s own experience of family life and relate this to the sacraments, to prayer and to scripture. Reconciliation Loved and Forgiven leads the children through the rite of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Each unit takes one aspect of the rite as children experience it in their natural day-to-day living. Hopefully the children will gradually be able to relate their natural understanding and experience of welcome, listening, remembering and rejoicing to the sacramental celebration of reconciliation, and also come to a deeper understanding and appreciation of themselves and their value in the eyes of God. The children s books are bright and beautifully illustrated with a variety of activities suggested Parents & Catechists There are detailed notes for both the group (parish) and home sessions with plenty of ideas for parents to share with their children. 3
4 I am Preparing for my First Confession, McCrimmons, 5.50 This simple book offers a clear outline of preparation for First Confession. It could be used to complement the parish programme or as a separate programme. Eight short preparation sessions are recommended. Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is presented in the light of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The booklet contains an examination of conscience and guidelines for the celebration of the sacrament. The books offer a simple preparation for children with some basic activities Parents & Catechists There are background notes and guidance for the sessions which can be found in the centre of the booklet. FIRST SACRAMENTS PROGRAMMES God s Greatest Gift, Viewpoint Resources Direct. s Book 10.60/ 8.80/ 5.80 Catechist s Guide Parent s Guide 4.00 This programme focuses on introducing children to a personal relationship with Jesus at a level they can understand and in a way which is relevant to their experience. The programme is well presented with clear, simple diagrams and pictures. The activities and worksheets are fun and interesting. God s Greatest Gift is primarily a parish-based programme, one in which parents play a key role in preparing their children for First Communion. The programme is structured around 10 specific themes or gifts and includes a variety of activities. Each theme is related to the celebration of Sunday Eucharist. There are many Bible stories and links included 4
5 Reconciliation Chapter 6 focuses on The Gift of Forgiveness and deals well with forgiveness of others but could be further developed in relation to the actual sacrament of reconciliation. God s Greatest Gift is child-centred and starts with the children s own experience. enjoy both the format of the meetings and the activities. The work books become a record of the child s preparation time. Parents In this programme there is a strong emphasis on the role of the parents/family. It helps to encourage parents to spend time with their children and to share faith. and parents enjoy using the book together and find the structure easy to follow. One catechist saw this programme as a good opportunity for renewal for parents Catechists Catechists have found the structure easy to follow. There are plenty of support materials for catechists & parents including good art material. The programme allows a number of people to be involved but continuity and progress are maintained. Some Drawbacks There is a lot of colouring-in for the children Additional material needed for Reconciliation preparation Some catechists felt that the level is too easy for the children and does not stretch their thoughts or knowledge. General Concerns of Parish Priests and Catechists A minority of parents do not spend as much time on preparation as would be desirable but the children have the benefit of monthly sessions Catechists need to be secure in their knowledge to make the most of the programme Fresh ideas need to be constantly introduced on all sides of the home-school-parish relationship to keep the preparation of this sacrament alive and welcoming. Encouragement of participation in Sunday Eucharist after First Sacraments I BELONG, Redemptorist Publications s Book 7.95 Special For with Learning Disabilities 7.95 Parents Guide 7.95 Leader s Guide Special Leaders & parents
6 This is an easy and well explained programme for children, parents and catechists. The notes for catechists and parents are wide-reaching and help adults to develop their own understanding. The programme can help to bring together the home, school and parish. The presentation has been described as colourful, appealing, attractive and beautiful. The pictures and photographs are up-to-date. I Belong is based on the framework of the celebration of the Eucharist. All the material is firmly grounded in the Bible and in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. There are 11 sessions, each one exploring a theme connected with the Eucharist. Each session begins with the children s own experience of the theme and then goes on to think about the theme in Scripture and in the Church. Finally the children look again at everyday experience and hopefully discover how the Eucharist is about REAL LIFE. Reconciliation I Belong includes two sections on reconciliation which are complementary to any First Reconciliation programme used. Alternatively the first sections of I Belong can be adapted and developed as a separate preparation for First Reconciliation. Catechists have commented that the programme is suitable for children aged 7-8, that it is child-friendly and that each theme starts from the children s own experience. The children enjoy using their books, participating in the activities, especially the group discussions and completing the tasks. The children are able to write in their book, to draw and to stick in pictures to make it their own. Parents There has been positive feedback from parents who find the programme easy to follow and simple to use at home to help their children. Catechists Catechists have found this an easy and well explained programme. There is good guidance for leaders including extension ideas while the leader s notes help adults to develop their own understanding. 6
7 POSTERS The Benedictine Sisters of Turvey Abbey, McCrimmons FOR PARENTS Your Child s First Confession, Redemptorist Publications, 4.25 This is a simple and colourful guide for both Catholic and non-catholic parents. It explores the history and meaning of the sacrament of confession, offers suggestions as to how parents can help their children prepare for their first confession and answers a number of common questions. FOR SESSIONS WITH PARENTS Journey Together Towards Reconciliation, Paddy Rylands, 11.99, Kevin Mayhew Resources for catechists accompanying parents of children preparing to celebrate First Reconciliation This book presents guidelines for catechists who are leading sessions with groups of parents. There are four sessions. For each one there are plenty of photocopiable readings, poems and teachings. The parents are encouraged to reflect on how they can help their children to grow in faith. First Holy Communion and Reconciliation - Parents' Course: This is a DVD resource from the Catholic Faith Exploration (CaFE) Team. It is a DVD course designed to help parents help their children prepare for the sacraments. It is easy to use and includes flexible material on DVD for two to four sessions and includes a comprehensive Leader s Guide and Parents Booklets for Reconciliation & Holy Communion. 7
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